Tag: VIP security

Perilous polls?

It is a poor reflection on the prevailing standards of India’s democratic functioning that apprehending trouble ahead of the 2019 polls the National Security Guard has opted for a comprehensive upgrade of the personal security cover it provides to dozens of political figures ~ including the union home minister. The NSG hopes that after the...

October 6, 2018

Centre to review VIP security this week

The Central government is all set to review this week the security of “VIPs” and politicians enjoying the highest bodyguard cover being provided by the government under four categories: ‘Z-plus’, ‘Z’, ‘X’ and ‘Y’, a Home Ministry official said. A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will examine the security facilitated to...

September 12, 2017

Govt will not reduce security given to VIPs: Venkaiah Naidu

The government has no plans to cut back on security to VIPs, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said, a day after the Centre banned the use of beacon lights atop all vehicles, except emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire brigade. "With regard to security, it is necessary in the interest of the country because...

April 20, 2017